Your Pets Health and Hygiene There is no evidence of pets (dogs , cats, rabbits) giving the virus to people at this time, However pets are part of the household and should have the same restrictions applied, eg should observe the 2 metre rule and not be playing or mixing with other pets out on … Continue reading “Corona Virus (Covid 19) and Your Pet – Current Advice”

Understand Dog Language This is a good idea for all dog lovers. The most useful thing to do is to be familiar with what an uncomfortable or fearful dog looks like and respond to that, adjusting the situation or removing the child from the danger zone when a dog displays any of these behaviours. Be … Continue reading “Four Tips to Keep Your New Baby Safe around Pets”

1. Starting from scratch- a Rescue Adult with no or unknown previous exercise or fitness level Congratulations on getting your new cat and well done for welcoming a pet in need into your home. The first thing to note is that you should gradually introduce your cat to her new home to prevent over stimulation … Continue reading “The Six Do’s and Dont’s of Cat Fitness and Exercise”

1)Starting from scratch with a rescued adult dog. Firstly congratulations on getting your new dog and well done for rescuing a pet in need! Remember that your new friend may never have been for a walk on a lead before. They also might not have any experience of meeting other pets or strange people. This … Continue reading “The 6 Do’s and Dont’s of Dog Exercise and Fitness.”

Wendy Lundy “I’ve settled in to the Petcare Vets team and am enjoying being back in a Veterinary Practice. My lovely lurcher Pepper is now 2.5 years old. He loves coming to see Mairead for his three monthly health checks. What we both enjoy most of all is runs on the beach even in this … Continue reading “Christmas Catch Up”

1)Starting From Scratch – a Rescue Adult With no or unknown Previous Exercise or Fitness Level Congratulations on Your New pet! The first thing to note about rabbits is that you should keep them in bonded pairs, this will always provide a happier life (and also a hoppier one!) as rabbits will encourage each other … Continue reading “The Six Do’s and Dont’s of Rabbit Exercise and Fitness”

Halloween can be a stressful time. Here are a few tips for you to keep your pets safe and happy! Sweets and chocolate Halloween means plenty of treats are in the house. Remember that they are dangerous for our furry friends. As a result it is best to keep them locked away safely as they … Continue reading “Five Things To Do to Have a Fun Pet Safe Halloween”

Anxiety in our pets is common and we usually misread it as “bad behaviour”. Firstly it can occur at any stage in our pet’s life. Importantly the causes of anxiety are multi factorial. However at this time of year, our pets can feel particularly anxious due to the house becoming empty after the school holidays. … Continue reading “Happy Pets”

Summer is here so get out the sunglasses, sandals and sun cream to keep safe and cool. However our pets will also need help to stay safe and cool during times of extreme heat and humidity. Read on for our top tips to help them be the coolest pet on your street. Water Keep a … Continue reading “Hot Weather Tips”